Image for Flight  : the complete history of aviation

Flight : the complete history of aviation (Revised edition)

Grant, R.G.Smithsonian Institution(Contributions by)
See all formats and editions

Discover the fascinating stories behind humankind's conquest of the skies, from dreamers and inventors to modern-day astronauts. Take a sky-high journey through the Wright brothers' first powered flight, to Concorde's final voyage, to the tragic crash of the Columbia, and more, in this stunning book packed with information on the history of aviation. Charting the trailblazers, jet test pilots and constant progress at the cutting-edge of technology, every aspect of flight is explored.

Recalling memorable events of the sky - record-breaking flights, aerial warfare, and hijackings - Flight is the story of how our dream to fly became a reality. This visual guide features remarkable photography on every page and galleries throughout to showcase important aircraft - with multiple viewpoints and their key statistics.

Anyone interested in aeroplanes and vehicles of the sky, and their inventors, engineers, and pilots should have this book on their shelf.

Read More
Title Unavailable: Out of Print

The title has been replaced.To check if this specific edition is still available please contact Customer Care +44(0)1482 384660 or schools.services@brownsbfs.co.uk, otherwise please click 9780241515747 to take you to the new version.

This title has been replaced View Replacement
Product Details
DK
0241298032 / 9780241298039
Hardback
01/02/2017
United Kingdom
English
452 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour)
27 cm
General (US: Trade) Learn More
"In partnership with Imperial War Museums"--Front cover At foot of title: Duxford Imperial War Museum Previous edition: 2010.